Scammer loses 4.8 million dollars in BTC due to compromised Ledger wallets
A cybercriminal lost over 60 BTC from fraudulent activities after falling victim to compromised Ledger wallets, part of a broader attack with losses estimated at over 86 million dollars by researcher Specter.
By Carlos "Emérito" López Lovera•16 oct 2026•1 min read
Key Takeaways
- A cybercriminal lost more than 60 BTC derived from fraudulent activities.
- The losses occurred due to an attack involving compromised Ledger wallets.
- Researcher Specter estimates total losses from this campaign at over 86 million dollars.
Chainalysis revealed on October 15, 2026, that one of the victims with the highest losses in the Ledger wallet compromise was a scammer.
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